Third Edition of American Week in Dakar

On June 3, U.S. Ambassador Marcia S. Bernicat and Senegalese Minister Oumou Khairy Guèye Seck have inaugurated the USA Week, at the Meridien Center.This third edition of USA Week, will take place at the Meridien President Convention Center from June 3 to June 6, 2009. As a joint effort of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) and the U.S. Commercial Service, USA Week will be displaying American and local companies with strong ties with the United States and will be a business platform for entrepreneurs of Senegal and West Africa.

The objectives of USA Week are to promote business relations between Senegal, West Africa and the U.S., and to highlight American know-how and expertise on Senegalese and West African markets.

During four days, visitors will be able to attend three types of events: exhibitions, workshops and the gala dinner. From 3 to 5 June, the exhibition will run parallel to the conferences. On 6 June, the Gala dinner will close USA Week. more    Ambassador's Opening Remarks